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Secret
On the route towards Les Almadies, the so-called Secret is a favourite surfing spot, while further north, Dakar's finest sand stretches along the coast of N'Gor, where beach access costs around CFA500 , and Yoff. Strong currents make Yoff's beaches largely unsuitable for swimming, but most beach lovers head there anyway, or to Île de Gorée .
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Soumbédioune
Northwest of the centre, and well worth the trip, is the fishing beach and market of Soumbédioune, originally a village but now a suburb engulfed by the city. It's best in the late afternoon when the fishing boats are returning with their catch.
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train station
A short walk north takes you to the train station, whose elegant façade inspires ideas of romantic train journeys (quickly wiped away once you enter the bleak interior).
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Yassine Arts Center
You can't miss the gargantuan, lion-shaped entry to the Yassine Arts Center. Exhibitions here have a habit of spilling over into the hotel, theatre, restaurant and even the fitness centre that form part of the complex.
